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I was thinking of using a 220 grit or MAYBE lower to rough it up and and then apply a coat of primer. Then wet sanding with something like 320 and applying a second coat of primer. After that applying first coat of paint and wet sand with 600. And repeat the paint and wet sand until it starts to look pretty good probably 2-3 more times. Then wet sand with a 1200 grit to get a good sheen. Then buffing it out. I don't know if this would work just throwing it out there.

Once I start wet sanding how far do I need to wet sand to able to apply a primer to the boat and what grit would be best to get it there? I think it's kinda common sense once I actually start the painting and then wet sand but knowing how much to wet sand to begin with is giving me some trouble...

Won't be able to use spray gun method brother sold his compressor. So now I'll be going with the roll on method. Another question is will the rustoleum adhere to the fiberglass as well as it does with metal. If not, I can afford to buy the rustoleum marine which is only about 7 bucks more but it specifically says you can apply that to fiberglass....

I have a compressor but no gun. Guns aren't to expensive I don't think but if I did that and got the kit does it take just one application over the boat? Also, how hard would it be to spray, I've never spray painted anything other than my duck boat with a hand held camo canister haha....

Awesome you have any pics of the paint job after you finished it? Now I'm trying to decide which colors to do...

After reading about that 50 dollar paint job I'm going to try that and see how it holds up on the fiberglass. I have pretty high hopes for it because if it looks anywhere close to some of the people who have painted cars following that 50 dollar paint job it will be well worth it!! Love a good summer project anyway!

Thanks for the replies guys! Keep the information coming!

I'm looking to paint my bass boat and have no clue where to start. I have never done anything like this. It's a fiberglass bomber bass boat. I'm wanting to do it myself because I can't really afford to have someone do it. I'm not wanting to it to be a perfect job just something I can do myself and still have it look decent. I've read where some used a tractor and implement enamel and had it look ok but not sure how that would work out on my boat. So can anyone shed some information on what I need to do or a good link/website. Thanks any information will be helpful.

My trim switch on the throttle is not working. I assume it is the switch because my bow mount switch works fine. Anyway does anyone know where I can look at to figuring out how to replace it on my own?? if it is not to difficult since this time of the year I have less than time than in the winter to work on it. If someone has already tried and it would be better to take it to a mechanic that is fine just let me know some information on this topic. Thanks guys.

Alright thanks for the info guys

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I did but NADA is just bull, no one in there right mind is actually going to go by that price (unless you just really don't need the money). I was thinking it's worth about 3000 considering all seats are new, and 500 dollar minn kota just put on it. P.S. thanks for the advice diablos

Hey I'm wanting a bigger boat and interested in selling mine and was wondering if you guys could help me with a good asking price. It's a 1988 bomber bass boat with a 1988 90 hp Johnson. Everything works on it(lights, pumps, trim). Trailer it comes with is in good shape also. It runs great will idle as long as you want it to. I have a brand new minn kota on it also. Only thing wrong is I have to replace one of the compartment lids, and the carpet isn't in great shape but seats are all new. Thanks for the help!

Was thinking about getting a Hydrowave. Does anyone have any experience with it or know if it's worth the money?

Alright Thanks for all the replies guys.

I had a man tell me about a law that had to do with either the front or back seat on bass boats. I don't remember exactly and I have no clue about it or if its true. So, is there some law saying your boat can't be at a certain speed before you have to take down the front seat or the back seat or something? Anything along these lines I can't remember what he said for certain.

Alright awesome. That's what I was needing to know. Thanks for your help.

I have to replace one of the compartment lids on my bass boat and I figured I could use marine plywood then put carpet and all over it. Problem is I don't have access to anyone with it unless I order it. Is there anything other than that, that I could use that isn't to expensive? thanks guys

I just got the minn kota edge 55 12V. I had to end up getting a new receptacle instead of a few other options I was going to try. when I asked the marine dealer to get me a receptacle for it, he gave me one with 4 prong holes (so my male end on the trolling would have 4 prongs). The question I wanted to ask is do I need the 4 prong or do I need something else, like a 2 prong or 3 prong. I'm running the receptacle straight to the battery with an in-line circuit breaker. (It's only one battery also, no series or parallel), hope this is enough information.

I have a Hummingbird 565. It seems to fog up sometimes, is there any way to stop this? Also, are most the Hummingbird Finders notorious for fogging up because a lot of places say that they fog up but others talk about how great their products are.